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Celebrating Black History Month: A Conversation With Anita Hill

MoFo continued its celebration of Black History Month by hosting a fireside chat with Washington, D.C. partner Val Dahiya and guest speaker Anita Hill. A Brandeis University Professor of Law, Social Policy & Women’s and...more

Leopard Solutions

Navigating the Complex Terrain of DEI in the Legal Industry

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In a recent exposé titled "America is Under Attack: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade, " The New York Times unveiled a conservative movement aiming to challenge the progressive agenda in public higher learning institutions. This...more

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Promoting Neurodiversity and Gender Equality in the Workplace: A Path to Inclusion and Success

In a recent Great Women in Compliance episode, hosts Ellen Hunt and Sarah Hadden were joined by guests Asha Palmer and Jason Meyer. They took a deep dive into the important topic of promoting neurodiversity and gender...more

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Gender Equality Remains a Challenge for Big Law and Actionable Strategies to Combat it.

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Leopard Solutions’ latest Women in Big Law report points to women's challenges in Big Law persist, despite some progress in recent years. There have been improvements in gender focus initiatives at some top firms while others...more

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Women in the Workplace: What’s changed (and changing) in the UK and Europe

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Recent evidence suggests that progress towards gender parity has slowed and that the gender gap has in fact widened since the pandemic. This article highlights some key legal developments in the UK and Europe that are...more

Lighthouse

More Than a Seat at the Table: Women Leaders in LegalTech on Gender Equity Part Two

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Building on our conversation from part one, we explore some practical advice and steps for achieving equity, including the role of allies, and how this work will benefit us in the future....more

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Why Are Women Leaving Big Law and What Can Law Firms Do About it?

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At the end of 2021, the Leopard Solutions team was preparing our annual round-up of lawyer hiring and departure trends. As we sifted through the data, we noticed something startling about the numbers of women lawyers who...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Women Leaders Excel in Times of Crisis: Lessons Learned and a Call to Action

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Our times are increasingly defined by crisis: The pandemic, climate change, growing inequality, racial injustice, and now a war in Eastern Europe. The research shows that during these tumultuous times, women leaders shine. ...more

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Purl: A Pink Ball of Yarn Champions Workplace D&I

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One silver lining of the pandemic is that I have had an opportunity to catch up on some of my favorite Pixar short films with my daughter—most recently, the SparkShorts film Purl....more

Littler

Navigating Limitations for Employer’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

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Despite best intentions, employers may be unknowingly setting themselves up for future lawsuits by improperly broadening diversity and inclusion initiatives.  Many employers are dedicating more resources than ever to...more

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‘Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say’: Partners Explain How Employers Can Promote Gender Equality and Pay Equity in the #MeToo...

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The national conversation around issues of gender equality and the demands for pay equity is driving rapid changes in the law. Many states – including New York, California, Massachusetts, Oregon and New Jersey – have passed...more

Littler

UK Gender pay gap – where are we now?

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In early April the deadline passed for large UK employers to report on their gender pay gap (GPG). This is the first chance we have had to compare employers’ pay gap figures with previous years, putting new pressure on...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

California Considers Mandate to Include Women on Public Company Boards

Pending legislation would require California public companies to have at least one woman director by the end of 2019. Would apply to public companies with a principal place of business in California as disclosed on Form...more

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Oscars Delve into Legal Territory with Two Words: Inclusion Rider

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At the end of her Oscars acceptance speech for Best Actress this year, Frances McDormand, after having spoken about equality, concluded with the following statement: “I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and...more

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Top Ten Ethics & Compliance Predictions and Recommendations for 2015

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Get the inside track on the key ethics and compliance industry trends that will impact your business in 2015—and get the resources you need to help you plan for the year ahead—in our annual Top Ten Predictions and...more

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